Queensland residents draws to the attention of the House the objection to the proposed $356.2 million rail corridor upgrade between Kuraby and Beenleigh. 

The relocation of Trinder Park train station to Acacia Reserve bordering Karawatha Forest will have a detrimental effect on the local community and cause environmental harms.

The Department of Main Roads (‘TMR’) have a duty to protect endangered native flora and fauna. The acquisition of land will leave many home owners in a vulnerable position in the current market.

The relocation moves the station away from the majority of the population, hindering access to an integrated and sustainable transport network. This will create difficulty for communities and the disadvantaged to connect with jobs, businesses, hospitals, medical facilities, education, shopping, entertainment and sporting centres making it not fit for purpose.

There has been limited public awareness or communication detailing the relocation and the significant distance from the existing venue or the significant harms it will cause. The TMR survey's allowed no provisions for objections, limited consultations at Trinder Park and no independent environmental impact statement report. A comprehensive human rights approach to respect and protect from all harmful interference and allow assurance of full enjoyment of life is required. 

Your petitioners, therefore, request the House to do all in its power to cease acquisitions of properties, use the existing rail corridor at Trinder Park, provide additional public awareness and community feedback, produce an independent environmental impact statement report.